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Hanska Family History

Hanska Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hanka, Laska, Hanna, Hans, Hanson, Hanke, Handa, Lansky, Tanaka

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Where is the Hanska family from?

You can see how Hanska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hanska families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Hanska families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hanska's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hanska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hanska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hanska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hanska. 34% of Hanska men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Tailor
    14%
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What Hanska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 460 census records available for the last name Hanska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanska census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 139 immigration records available for the last name Hanska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Hanska. For the veterans among your Hanska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanska lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Hanska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hanska in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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